The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-16
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I Festive Occasion around which
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( Festive Occasion around which
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Associations.
The nineteenth annual commence
ment in Ncwbcrry College began OIL
last Sunday. The weather was ali
that could be desired for such an occa-
sion, cool, bracing and invigorating.
\ great many visitors have been pres
ent, and all the places for distinguished
speakers have been filled by those who
were expected to be here. The excr-
cises throughout have been pleasant
and entertaining. On Sunday morn
ing there were TO services in any OF
the churches, and all the ministers
took part in the services incident to
commencement, thereby showing their
interest in the college. The music for
the Sunday services was furnished by
a chorus Of twelve voices, Miss Mamie
Holbrook performing on the organ
and Mrs. Peter Robertson leading the
singing. The music WAS very fine.
The music for the other exercises was
furnished by Fishpurn's string band,
of Augusta.
The preparatory services on Sunday
morning were conducted by Rev. S. I.
Hallman and Rev. w. S. Bowman,
D. D. The Baccalaureate Sermon was
delivered by Rev Edward T. Horn, Of
Charleston, S. c.
TIE BACCALACREATE SERMON.
After a few Introductory remarks
Rev. Horn announced the central
thought Of his discourse: Our LorG
Jesus Christ declared not only God to
us in every word and work o. his, but
also showed lis the ideal Man. After
removing the objection that our Lord
cannot be an example to us literally,
the preacher proceeded to set Christ
as an example for young men on en-
tering life Two things are to be
borne in mind, l. That Jesus came to
show what men ought to be. .. That
even as he is the Son Of God, so are we
children Of God.
The text Of the sermon was announced
to be the account Of the baptism Of
Jesus as given in the 5 chap. of Mat
thew. Here Is on Erdnoic Of C0nsc-
Grafton cs q Model for Chri$tiGa -Ntt'2-
hood. This theme was eXpoundcG in
three parts. I. An eXhortation to its
spirit. II. \ description Of its method.
III. An exhibition Of its sanction.
l. The spirit of Christ's conversion
includes a recognition Of his High
Name; an acceptance of God-glven
duty; a determination in it to fulfill
all Righteousness. This applied leads
to the eXhortation to rccogiZe things
noble; to join ones self to things high
and deep; to regard life as a steward
ship; to be faithful in every detail.
ANY other course Of life is untrUthfIA
and futile. II. The Method of Christ's
Conservation was a seif-limitation; q
subsection to external rule. lie did
the duty that was set before him. His
office was in the fulfilmcnt OF every
day duties. He submitted to religious
rule.
We do not need to seek q large
sphere; fill the sphere you have. Web
ster's ''There is room at the top' has
been quoted too much. We need
more careful work at the bottom.
The Reformation taught that to be
religious one need not be q monk or a
nun, but ought to discharge his duty
as parent, citizen, officer.
Nothing is more to be condemned
than eccentricity in Religion, a pre-
tended independence and superiority.
Christ was different. He fulfilled all
righteousness and was baptized. DO
not leave your state; do not despise
your neighborhood. But recognize
your higher nature and God-given
duty therein, and patiently fulfill all
righteousness. You may be crucified
for it; but on them great light Will
shine.
III. The Sanction Of Christ's Conse-
Grafton is seen in that the Father ac-
kpowlcdged him; furnished him for
his mission; assured him the recogni-
ton of the like-minded.
If you go forth in spirit the Lord
will own you, and what higher honor
than this. He sends his spirit Oh you,
so that with each duty you receive
the needed strength. Little by little
YOU will become the centres of mems
spiritual life.
Mr.. Horn spoke without manuscript
or notes and with much case and
grace. His sermon was well received.
SERMON ID ltEN. y. li-A " i>I-\'ei H. ~
On Sunday afternoon at half-past
four the address before the graduating
class of the Theological Seminary was
delivered in Luther Chapel by the
Rev. J. Hawkins, d. .. The service
was opened by the Rev. Edward I.
Horn, assisted by the Rev. J. L.
Stokes. DR.. Hawkins took as his text
Cor. A.. The subject was introduced
by referring to the honor connected
with the various callings Of men, par
ticularly Of the Gospel ministry. This
has in some measure lost its former
prestige and glory and consequently
its influence and dignity. God in
tended that like Saul amongst the
prophets it should stand "head and
shoulders above the rest" No man is
fit for the Gospel ministry who does
not appreciate it above all things else.
The eXcellency of the power Of al |